Jaishankar's Brussels Visit: India-EU FTA a Game-Changer for Bilateral Ties

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded a productive visit to Brussels, meeting EU leaders Antonio Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, and Kaja Kallas.
• He highlighted the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a 'turning point' to unlock economic potential and strengthen strategic engagement.
• Discussions focused on upgrading the Trade and Technology Council for critical technology collaboration and promoting skilled professional mobility.
• Connectivity initiatives like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and strengthening global institutions were key agenda points.
• Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Foreign Ministers of Germany, Slovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands on various regional and global issues.